Pets

Accompanying pets must have a health and vaccination certificate or the so called pet passport, dated no more than one week prior to arrival or a unique identification (tattoo or microchip) in the pet's body.

Currency Regulations

Passengers entering or leaving the European Union, carrying EUR 10,000 or more in cash (even if in different currencies), or any equivalent instruments (such as securities, bonds, shares, traveller's checks etc.) must file a written declaration. You can download the declaration from the following website:

Leaving Hungary

Non-commercial quantities of items purchased or received are not subject to custom duties in Hungary but might be subject to the custom fees and regulations of the destination country.

VAT Refund

Non-resident travellers may apply for a refund of up to 25% of the general sales tax (AFA) on goods purchased in Hungary, with the exception of works of art, collections and antiques, under the following conditions:

The total value of the goods on one original invoice, including AFA, must exceed 50,000 Ft.

Not more than 90 days may elapse between the time of purchase and the time of export.

The goods must be taken out of the country unused, in their original packaging.